The statement, When taking notes and paraphrasing material for possible use in an essay, it is not necessary to keep an accurate record of the source of the paraphrase, is false.
There are words that can only be understood and have an associated meaning to it based on how the original author conveys it., hence such words need to be quoted or italized when taking notes and paraphrasing such material for use in an essay, hence accurate record of the source need to be considered for possible referencing.
There are many critics sharing their ideas and opinions about Whitman's decision in using free verse to support his themes. They think that this is to create a unique style of writing that blends journalism with music, oratory, and other cultural influences to transform American poetry.
